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Gold vs Silver: performance comparison
Returns compared since 2000 — which wins long term?
In short — over ~10 years, $1000 in gold would be worth $4,373 vs $5,079 for silver → Silver wins. Average annual return: Gold 16%/yr, Silver 18%/yr. Price return, excluding dividends.
$1000 invested in Gold or Silver
| Investment | $1000 in Gold | $1000 in Silver | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,449 | $2,657 | 🔵 Silver |
| 10 years ago | $4,373 | $5,079 | 🔵 Silver |
Yearly returns: Gold vs Silver
| Year | Gold | Silver | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7% | -0% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2025 | +63% | +129% | 🔵 Silver |
| 2024 | +29% | +29% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2023 | +13% | -0% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2022 | -0% | +2% | 🔵 Silver |
| 2021 | -3% | -11% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2020 | +29% | +55% | 🔵 Silver |
| 2019 | +15% | +10% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2018 | -2% | -10% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2017 | +14% | +7% | 🟢 Gold |
| 2016 | +8% | +16% | 🔵 Silver |
Frequently asked questions
Gold or Silver: which performed best?
Over about 10 years, $1000 in gold is worth $4,373 vs $5,079 for silver — Silver wins (price return, excluding dividends).
Should I invest in gold or silver?
Historically Silver performed better over 10 years, but past performance doesn't predict the future and both have different risk profiles. Not advice; also consider volatility and your horizon.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.